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Activists say Minneapolis police asked 13-year-old boy for DNA

Activists say Minneapolis police asked 13-year-old boy for DNA

Deputy Chief Kathy Waite said there's nothing in the MPD policy manual that addresses juvenile DNA, and the department needs to "thoroughly research the subject" before implementing a policy.
by Matt Sepic

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State Sen. Omar Fateh breaks silence on the federal investigation into campaign volunteer

State Sen. Omar Fateh breaks silence on the federal investigation into campaign volunteer

State Senator Omar Fateh released a statement late Tuesday evening confirming for the first time publicly that Muse Mohamud Mohamed is his brother-in-law. Mohamed was convicted earlier in the day of two counts of perjury. “I am troubled by this conviction,” said Omar, who did not directly address allegations of voter fraud that arose in his 2020 primary campaign.
by Joey Peters

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A bill to codify abortion protections fails in the Senate

A bill to codify abortion protections fails in the Senate

Senators will vote on the Women's Health Protection Act on Wednesday, but it likely will fail because there isn't enough support to reach the 60 votes necessary.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Copper thefts turn out lights in parts of St. Paul

Copper thefts turn out lights in parts of St. Paul

Thieves have been stealing the copper wiring in street lamps to sell to metal scrap yards. The high price of copper has hit St. Paul double over the last couple of years, both with an increase in theft and an increase in the cost of repairs.
by Peter Cox

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Testimony begins in absentee ballot fraud trial

Testimony begins in absentee ballot fraud trial

Muse Mohamud Mohamed is charged with two counts of making false statements to a grand jury during an investigation that followed the August 2020 primary for a Minnesota Senate seat.
by Matt Sepic

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